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Sedentary Life means spending a lot of time being inactive. Today most of our work life requires us to sit for a long period of time. But leading an inactive life is very harmful. It could lead to obesity, heart diseases, high blood pressure and even premature death. We can’t evade a sedentary lifestyle but we can surely adopt certain habits that can help us reduce its side effects. Here’s a list of foods that you must eat if you lead a sedentary life. 1. Berries Add natural antioxidants such as blueberries, strawberries, etc. to your diet to keep your cholesterol levels normal, to lose weight and to fight cancer. Blueberries are extremely rich in phenols, specifically gallic acid, which help in improving the brain functions by reducing the symptoms of brain fog – forgetfulness, inability to concentrate, etc. High in fibre, low in calories and a low glycemic index makes them an ideal food to fight obesity – a common ill effect of a sedentary life. 2. Dark Chocolate Ap...

High blood pressure can cause various health complications by damaging your heart, brain, kidney, eyes, etc. It can even result in bone loss and sleeping issues. Hence, it is important to keep your blood pressure levels in check. Here are 5 simple ways to control high blood pressure : – Get in shape Overweight or obese individuals are at high risk of high blood pressure. The good news is that losing even a few kilos will go a long way in lowering your blood pressure levels. Another aspect to monitor is your waistline as an expanding waistline usually leads to rising blood pressure. Get and stay healthy by exercising regularly and maintaining a healthy balanced diet. – Relax These days we’re constantly running around, busy with some task or another and are always stressed. Stress is a silent killer and causes high blood pressure among other things. Learn to relax. Find something that soothes you such as taking a walk, reading, practicing yoga or meditation, or sp...